- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Ulm, MN
New Ulm High School
Federal NCES profile for New Ulm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272349001153
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Ulm High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Ulm High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Ulm High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: New Ulm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272349001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
New Ulm High School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 272349001153 · New Ulm, MN High · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 22.2:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary (643 students)
New Ulm High School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New Ulm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Ulm High School
687 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
643 students
- New Ulm Middle
New Ulm Middle School
617 students
- Washington Lea 180
Washington Learning Center
180 students
- New Ulm Cte Ce 1
New Ulm Cte Center
1 students
What this shows New Ulm High School reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Ulm High School compares
New Ulm High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, New Ulm High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for New Ulm Public School District reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Ulm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Cte Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Ulm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Ulm High School
How many students attend New Ulm High School?
New Ulm High School has 687 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Ulm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Ulm High School is 22.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Ulm High School?
21.7% of students at New Ulm High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Ulm High School?
The largest demographic group at New Ulm High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Ulm High School?
New Ulm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Ulm High School rank among public schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, New Ulm High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in New Ulm Public School District?
Besides New Ulm High School, New Ulm Public School District also operates Jefferson Elementary (643 students), New Ulm Middle School (617 students), and Washington Learning Center (180 students). See the New Ulm Public School District district page for the complete list.